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Duke of Atholl letters to Baron Maule and Lord Mansfield regarding Isle of Man sale proposals

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2 April 1759

Two letters from the Duke of Atholl (2 April 1759) to Baron Maule and Lord Mansfield concerning the proposed sale of the Isle of Man to the Crown. Atholl reports receipt of a letter from the Treasury Lords' agents (Messrs West and Martin) empowering them to receive his sale proposals, and seeks advice from his trusted advisors on negotiation strategy and protocol.

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